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Faso Family History

Faso Surname Meaning

Italian (southern):: unflattering nickname from a Sicilian modification of falso ‘false untrue erroneous’ also ‘untruth falsehood’. Compare Lo Faso. from a short form of the personal name Bonifasio (see Bonifacio).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Faso family from?

You can see how Faso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faso family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Faso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Faso family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Faso's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Faso families in 1891.
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What did your Faso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faso. 42% of Faso men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Faso women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faso were Proprietor and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Faso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faso census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 669 immigration records available for the last name Faso. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 538 military records available for the last name Faso. For the veterans among your Faso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faso lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Faso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Faso in 1953 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faso ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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